A selection of holiday properties in St Agnes
St Agnes is a pretty little village which was once a very busy mining centre; there are many old engine houses that remain in the area. The old Cornish name for St Agnes is Bryanick (pointed or prominent hill) - the village was given this name due to The Beacon, a 628 foot high landmark from which panoramic views of the Cornish coastline can be enjoyed. On a clear day, 23 miles of coast and 32 church towers can be seen from the top. The buildings of the village reflect its past; cosy miners' cottages through the village and Sea Captains' cottages down the 'Stippy Stappy' hillside. It is easy to imagine what life would have been like in the village in times gone by. Contemporarily, St Agnes provides an ideal base for touring the north Cornwall coast. The surrounding area (it is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is peaceful and provides many interesting pretty walks either along the coast or further inland. We recommend a walk that follows the mining trail from Wheal Coates tin mine at Chapel Porth to Blue Hills, Tevellas - the last remaining Cornish tin production site, passing old workings at Polperro and Wheal Kitty. There are several cafes, pubs, bistros and restaurants in the village, as well as a couple of small supermarkets and some craft shops and galleries. The St Agnes Museum has free entry but is only open during the summer months. This interesting little museum details the history of the village and its people, some of whom are still resident in the local area. On the outskirts of St Agnes there is a crafts complex, Presingoll Barns which has free entry. You will find various different craft shops selling a variety of goods from pottery through candles to homemade fudge. There is also a cafe serving homemade food. The are a couple of beaches in the area; a small beach named Trevaunance Cove that is overlooked by the Driftwood Spars Hotel, a seventeenth century building which was originally a fish cellar as well as Chapel Porth. The St Agnes area has a heritage of industrial archeology and much of the landscape is of considerable geological interest. There are also stone-age remains in the parish. The manor of Tywarnhaile was one of the 17 Antiqua maneria of the Duchy of Cornwall.
Take a look at what to do around St Agnes
Mithian Cottage, Mithian
1 Pet Allowed
Sleeps 2
No smoking allowed
From £247
Positioned in the attractive village of Mithian, this bijou, passion flower and wisteria covered property is perfectly placed for a romantic retreat within easy reach of Cornwall's fabulous north coast beaches and ...
Teacup Cottage, St Agnes
No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 3- No smoking allowed
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From £295
A little over a mile from sand, sea and surf, Teacup Cottage sits on the fringes of the lively coastal village of St Agnes on the Atlantic coast. On ...
Secret Garden, Mithian
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 3
- No smoking allowed
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From £247
With only two neighbouring properties, Secret Garden enjoys a blissful southerly outlook on to the slope of a tranquil valley with glorious views over lush pastures where horses graze and wild life ...
Little Pentire, St Agnes
- 1 Pet Allowed
Sleeps 4- No smoking allowed
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From £387
With a beautiful outlook to the Atlantic Ocean in the picturesque village of St Agnes on the north Cornish coast, Little Pentire is the perfect base for a fun family holiday. ...
Off Square, St Agnes
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £279
Situated in the heart of St Agnes, on Cornwall's north coast equidistant between St Ives and Newquay, and within a 10 minute walk of the fine surfing beach of Trevaunance Cove, ...
Fourgates Barn, Nr Porthtowan
- 1 Pet Allowed
Sleeps 5- No smoking allowed
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From £363
Approached by a long tarmac drive, the barn holds a peaceful setting and a private outlook and lies within close proximity to the finest coastal scenery in Cornwall and the beautiful ...
Goshen Farm, Mithian
- 1 Pet Allowed
Sleeps 6- No smoking allowed
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From £419
A mile or so east of the architecturally rich town of St Agnes and the beautiful Trevaunance Cove is Goshen Farm; a pretty, traditional detached farmhouse which has been carefully preserved keeping ...
Lanesend, St Agnes
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 6
- No smoking allowed
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From £397
Situated on the edge of St Agnes, one of Cornwall's premier coastal villages, and within walking distance of the sandy beaches at Chapel Porth and Trevaunance Cove is this beautifully presented detached ...
Sea Thrift, St Agnes
- 2 Pets Allowed
Sleeps 8- No smoking allowed
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From £437
With glimpses of the sea at Trevaunance Cove and within a minutes stroll of the sandy beach and coastal footpaths, Sea Thrift is an attractive apartment in St Agnes, perfectly placed ...
